24/ Synthetic dreads: how long does it last, how to take care and maintain the threads?
Synthetic dreads suit all types of faces and have models for all tastes (Photo Instagram: @mykeltrent)
Synthetic dreads are synonymous with style and ancestry (Photo Instagram: @teairawalker)
Synthetic dreads are practical and versatile (Instagram photo: @kamariathestoic)
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ExploreWhether synthetic or natural, dreads show what they came for with a lot of daring and style in the minds of many divas, especially for curly and curly ones who prefer to have the length of the strands up to date instead of volume. But, the strands go beyond a hairstyle because of all the Rastafarian history and culture. Read on to find out how to get this style to call your own!
What are synthetic dreads?
Unlike natural dreads, synthetic dreads are removable and, like box braids, usually last for three months, depending on the care taken by those who invest in the hairstyle. The choice of materials can vary between thread, wool, jumbo and kanekalon, with many color possibilities: from black to pastel tones. Your creativity is the limit, diva! But be sure of the color you choose, because the synthetic material does not allow discoloration or dyeing.
How are synthetic dreadlocks made?
It can vary according to the technique of each braider and professional, but normally, the first step is to make a box braid all over the hair and then roll each braid with the chosen material and color.
Taking care of the scalp is the main part of maintaining the health of the hair.
Forget this myth - and great prejudice - that all hair with dreads is dirty, see? To maintain it, you need to wash it at least twice a week with a salt-free shampoo and once a month with an anti-residue shampoo. Take this moment to massage the scalp and stimulate the local blood flow to accelerate the growth of natural hair!
By avoiding wetting the length of the hair during washes, you can ensure the distance from mildew in the natural thread.
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Natural hair is hidden and muffled inside the synthetic material, which facilitates the presence of fungi if the hair does not dry properly. Therefore, here are some tips that can facilitate the cleaning process:
Tip 1: use the mixture of water and shampoo in the spray bottle to apply to the roots
To facilitate washing and help spread the shampoo without accumulating it in the synthetic material, the tip is to dilute the shampoo in water before applying it to the root and place it inside a spray bottle to make the process even easier!
Tip 2: Wash your hair in the morning so it can dry throughout the day
Synthetic hair needs to dry completely during the day, so it's ideal to wash it first thing in the morning, so that it can dry naturally after wiping off excess water with a towel.
Tip 3: Don't dispense with the dryer if necessary
The hair dryer can be indispensable in winter, when the weather makes it difficult to dry the locks, both in synthetic dreads and box braids. Therefore, do not be afraid to have it as your ally in a moderate way and at low temperatures so as not to injure the scalp and burn the hair.
Tip 4: Don't sleep with wet hair!
Don't even think about sleeping with wet hair, huh, diva! There is no laziness that helps you recover the wires later if any damage occurs. Follow the previous tips and play for your new style!
When removing dreads, invest in the complete hair schedule
It is normal for strands to become more fragile with the removal of synthetic hair, as there is no contact with nutrients to keep them healthy, nourished and hydrated. Therefore, be sure to invest in good hair reconstruction and miraculous hydration so that, little by little, you can recover the health of your hair.
